1995 Chrysler SEBRING: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
70 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 70 complaints (22.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 17.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 16; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 9; Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 5; Suspension: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Seats: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 59 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
1995: 7; 1996: 4; 2000: 16; 2001: 13; 2002: 14; 2003: 6; 2004: 5; 2005: 3; 2010: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001142 · 2002-12-18 (December 18, 2002)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY A SQUEAKY NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001142 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017313 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021154 · 2003-06-06 (June 6, 2003)
LOWER RIGHT BALL-JOINT SEPERATION (FAILURE). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021154 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026791 · 2003-08-07 (August 7, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITH PRIOR WARNING THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING HUB WASN'T LUBRICATED AND CAUSED EXCESSIVE WOBBLING OF THE WHEEL. *AK THERE WAS EXCESSIVE HEAT DUE TO LUBRICATION FAILURE. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 57,286 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026791 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10028373 · 2003-07-16 (July 16, 2003)
ON 06-28-03 I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH, WHILE DRIVING MY LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE AND MY CAR LOST CONTROLL. I WAS LATER INFORMED OF THE RECALL ON THE LOWER BALL JOINT, WHICH I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF, AND WAS NEVER REPAIRED. I TOOK MY VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP ON THAT SAME DAY 06-28-03. THEY HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR OVER THREE WEEKS NOW AND I HAVE YET TO BE INFORMED OF WHAT WILL EXACTLY HAPPEN AS FAR AS REPAIRS GO. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT BODY DAMAGE NOT TO MENTION ANY OTHER DAMAGES THAT HAPPENED WHILE MY CAR WAS DRAGGING O…
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037736 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
PROBLEMS WITH REAR AXLE BEARINGS.*MR WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND BACK TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT INDICATION. THE CONSUMER THOUGHT ALL HE NEEDED WAS A NEW TIRE SINCE HE NOTICED THE TIRE WAS WORN, HOWEVER IT WAS THE AXLE THAT FAILED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037736 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050163 · 2003-12-08 (December 8, 2003)
WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10059593 · 2004-02-23 (February 23, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED A VEHICLE COLLISION. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED,BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10059593 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V421002 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Reported: 2000-12-18 (December 18, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V201000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Reported: 1997-11-13 (November 13, 1997)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V066003 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Reported: 1999-04-05 (April 5, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗